Timothy Dalton, Scott Bakula, Matt Bomer… These are just a few of the whopping 35 guests in our holiday extravaganza! To celebrate the occasion, Gray went all out, with broadcast quality greenscreen and 3D graphics, in full HD. This episode promises to bring the kid out in you… and thoroughly entertain any kids around! We hear from all the writers on Chuck, all of the regular cast, several crew members and guest stars, and many who have left the show, both cast and writers. Julia Ling reads a fu...
Dec 21, 2010•32 min
We are incredibly excited to be nominated for two Podcast Awards, in the "Best Produced" and "Best Video Podcast" categories! Please vote for us daily at podcastawards.com , and help spread the word about Chuck! For our last episode of the year, we kick off 15 Days of Podcast-mas-mukkah: we've picked 15 of our favorite podcast episodes, and will be featuring one per day at ChuckTV.net. Please check back daily! In this episode, we talk about Chuck's season high ratings on Monday night, and we hav...
Dec 01, 2010•38 min
Gray was held captive by work this week, but Mel & Liz are happy to kick butt in his absence! This is of course perfect timing, since Yvonne Strahovski kicked some major butt in this week's Chuck. Whether you call her "Female Rambo" or "Giant Blonde She-Male," Yvonne put in one of her best performances yet in "Chuck vs Phase Three," written by new Chuck writer Kristin Newman , and directed by Anton Cropper . She drew blood, and she drew tears -- reminding us that the emotional core of our fa...
Nov 23, 2010•18 min
Chuck vs the Fear of Death was a fun, intense ride… and Mel caught up with Chuck executive producer and Fear of Death director Robert Duncan McNeill to talk all about it! Hear also details about the very real possibility of a crossover between Chuck and another of your favorite shows… enlightening and insightful listener emails, details about a very nerdy convention, and much more! We're asking that you please nominate us in the Podcast Awards , for Best Produced and Best Video Podcast. Nominati...
Nov 20, 2010•54 min
Timothy Dalton… need we say more? How about writers Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc? Mix them together, and you have "Chuck vs. the First Fight," one of the best episodes of the series to date. We talk all about it! We also discuss the latest Chuck news, tips for supporting the podcast while saving gas & time in your holiday shopping, and charity contests, and we also show some great Chuck-themed Hallowe'en costumes! See if you can spot the stowaway in the podcast... Follow us on Twitter for...
Nov 05, 2010•52 min
Despite Gray's wrist injury, we couldn't let such an exciting week go by without sharing our thoughts on Chuck's back eleven order by NBC. This episode is our first-ever episode without editing… We hope you like our Brady Bunch-inspired format! We had a lot of fun with it, and may continue in this format to help relieve Gray's wrist & busy schedule. Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet , @prlsoflizdom , and @GrayJones . If you want to know how to join the Chuckfan Twi...
Oct 23, 2010•11 min
Are you excited to see Casey begin a relationship with his daughter? Well, we have a treat for you... Mel's interview with actor Mekenna Melvin , who plays Casey's daughter Alex Coburn. You'll love hearing how she auditioned for the role with a single word, and how she works hard to make sure her stunt double has nothing to do! We also have a lively discussion about Chuck vs. the Cubic Z, written by new Chuck writer Nicholas Wootton , directed by our old friend Norman Buckley , and edited by Kev...
Oct 11, 2010•50 min
Gray's away this week because of some meltdowns on his system, so Mel & Liz have the mics to themselves! After a discussion about putting ratings into perspective, they have a lot of fun talking about some cool casting news that has broken recently, and their thoughts about Chuck vs. the Suitcase. Gray's computer is now fixed, so we'll be back to our regular Friday release schedule this week. Until then, make sure you watch Chuck live Monday night, and take part in our live Chuck chat at Chu...
Oct 04, 2010•26 min
While we were sitting back with our cheese balls and grape soda watching the Chuck season premiere, Mel was in L.A. getting ready for an exciting day on location with Chuck! She'll be rolling out many interviews over the coming weeks, and we've got the first one today, with Zachary Levi! She also has many cool stories about spending a day on a Chuck shoot. We announce all the winners of our "Promote Chuck Season 4, Win Swag" contest. Plus, hear about the Live Chuck Chat on Monday nights, our com...
Sep 26, 2010•1 hr 1 min
You may never have been to Hollywood. You may never have been to Comic-Con. But that doesn't mean you can't ask a question of the co-creator of your favorite TV show! Over 140 questions were submitted for our interview with Chuck co-creator Chris Fedak , so for the first time ever, we decided to break our usual interview format, and let you do the asking! Over 30 fan questions were asked in the 45 minute interview, and Chris delivered the goods! Speaking of goods, do you want to win some prizes?...
Sep 16, 2010•58 min
To celebrate fan favorite TV critic Mo Ryan 's move to AOL TV today, we decided to invite her back on the podcast to talk about Chuck season 3 and what we hope will happen in season 4. It's no holds barred -- we talk about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the redemption, sharing our ideas about what didn't work and why, what worked best, and what we can't wait to see when Chuck returns September 20th. You'll also hear about Yvonne's two wins at the Television Without Pity Tubey Awards, what Zac'...
Sep 01, 2010•1 hr 2 min
It's only 5 weeks 'til Chuck's season 4 premiere, and lots is going on! Production is in full gear, and we've got a ton of news and spoilers. We talk about the changes in the Chuck writers room , Gray's new TV Writer Podcast and partnership with Script Magazine , Zac & Yvonne's Teen Choice Awards win, Zac's other projects, and more! We round it out with a Canadian edition of our listener emails, and lots of spoilers! Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv , and ever...
Aug 21, 2010•28 min
Our Comic-Con 2010 coverage continues... we are proud to present the full Chuck panel, complete with Vik Sahay as Lady Gaga, downloadable to your iPod! If you missed part 1, please go back and watch it first -- part 1 has way too many fun goodies to list here! Please note: spoiler warning for both parts of our Comic-Con coverage. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv , and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporti...
Jul 31, 2010•28 min
Part 1 of our Comic-Con 2010 coverage features: Mel, Liz, and Genevieve hosting on scene, news, the NBC Wired party, Chuck panel stories, press room interviews, fan interviews, the Barenaked Ladies, and even a red carpet interview with the Old Spice Guy himself, Isaiah Mustafa! And if that's not enough... Joshua Gomez is now on Twitter! Follow him at twitter.com/JoshuaEGomez ! Part 2, released later today, will include the full Chuck panel, downloadable to your iPod! Please note: spoiler warning...
Jul 31, 2010•1 hr 1 min
Comic-Con 2010 is just around the corner, and we're ready! Mel & Liz will be in the press room to host our 3rd annual Comic-Con Chuck report, and also a meet-up for Chuck fans. In our news roundup, hear about a cornucopia of award-related news, a super connection for Zac, international air dates, and more. We round it out with some enlightening listener questions and some encouraging spoilers. Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv , and every time you watch it help...
Jul 15, 2010•15 min
Where's Gray? Has he been captured by the Ring? Mel & Liz tell all... Chuck may not be on screen, but there's lots going on -- from cast appearances, to conventions, to... yes, even a season 4 spoiler! Gray's on hosting hiatus for the month of July, but we'll still be releasing several podcasts, so check back often! Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.blip.tv , and every time you watch it helps to support us! Also, if you like the show, please consider supporting us with...
Jul 02, 2010•15 min
Yes, it's true... Yvonne Strahovski is now on Twitter! Follow her at Y_Strahovski , and find out here about her most tweeted topic -- her work with the Ken-Mar Rescue Center for dogs. We also bring you news of a new Julia Ling fan site , the results of ChuckTV.net's latest fan survey , listener emails, and more! Chuck's writers are already busy at work on season 4... This summer, let's be busy introducing our friends and family to Chuck! Miss any episodes? You can find them all at chuckpodcast.b...
Jun 10, 2010•33 min
Yowzer! If the end of Chuck season 2 was a game changer, the 3rd season finale replaces the game board! Chuck is rebooted, but his world is completely uprooted. We talk all about it! Do you eye Chuck's shoes enviously? Find out how you can win a pair of Chucks! And if you're in the UK, tune in to Chuck season 3 on May 31st on Virgin One! We also put out a call for support, as the new year of Chuck means a new year of server costs. Even tiny donations go a long way, and there are many other ways ...
May 27, 2010•1 hr 9 min
Here's part 2 of our 100 minute monolithic Jeffster Special! Part 1 featured fun video interviews with the men of Jeffster, Scott Krinsky (Jeff Barnes) and Vik Sahay (Lester Patel). Now, part 2 takes us behind the scenes... first, we talk with musician Eugene Edwards , who performs guitar and bass on Chuck and on Jeffster songs, and also sings guide vocals on the Jeffster temporary tracks. Then, Chuck composer Tim Jones takes us into the studio, and demonstrates many before and after versions of...
May 25, 2010•55 min
It's finally here -- our 100 minute monolithic Jeffster Special! We've even done a custom opening in honor of the phenomenon known as Jeffster. Part 1 features fun video interviews with the men of Jeffster, Scott Krinsky (Jeff Barnes) and Vik Sahay (Lester Patel). Hear from their perspective how Jeffster has impacted their characters, and what their process is like preparing and performing a Jeffster song. Then, part 2 will take us behind the scenes... first, we talk with musician Eugene Edwards...
May 25, 2010•46 min
This week we talk about the 3rd episode from writing team Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc , Chuck vs. the Living Dead. Plus, we deal with the issue on everyone's minds -- we are incredibly encouraged at the 4th season renewal but reeling from the number of lost writers because of Chuck's late pickup by NBC. If you haven't yet read Gray's blog on the issue, do yourself a favor and read it. We also have news, emails, and the last spoilers of the season, as the 2-hour season finale airs this Monday...
May 21, 2010•51 min
We've made history, Chuck fans... Chuck has been renewed for a 4th season! As far as we're aware, this is the first time a show saved by a fan campaign was ever renewed for an additional season. Every one of you was a part of it! To help us celebrate, we have an exclusive interview with the incredibly fun writing team of Rafe Judkins and Lauren LeFranc , who brought us the intense Chuck vs. the Tic Tac and gleeful Chuck vs. the Honeymooners, as well as this Monday's upcoming episode, Chuck vs. t...
May 14, 2010•47 min
Could it be true? The buzz is very positive that NBC could renew Chuck this Sunday, despite two weeks in a row of low ratings. Cross all your fingers and toes! And how cool was it to see Doc Brown on Chuck? And the return of Anna Wu? We discuss Chuck vs. the Tooth, an exploration of psychiatry and Zamfibia, written by Zev Borow and Max Denby and directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer . We also have news, an international edition of listener emails, and what could be some of the last spoilers of th...
May 13, 2010•31 min
We have the full report and videos from the Chuck fan rallies on Monday, May 3rd. Hear about the new Church of Chuck, watch the littlest Nerd Herder eat his name tag, and see fans have a blast spreading the news about Chuck! Distressed about Chuck's low ratings on Monday? We break down a surprisingly long list of reasons why you shouldn't be worried, though we do urge you to watch Chuck live every Monday. Later, we discuss the latest episode of Chuck, Chuck vs. the Role models, which was written...
May 08, 2010•31 min
You've been asking for more behind-the-scenes departments, and we aim to please! This week we bring you Mel & Liz's interview with Robin Lewis-West , who is the costume designer for Chuck. She's got some great stories, going back to her work in features such as the cult classic Re-Animator, and what it was like to make the transition into movies of the week and then TV shows such as Gilmore Girls, The O.C., and Chuck. Don't forget that Monday May 3rd is flash mob & Twitter mob day! Go to...
May 02, 2010•37 min
We're stepping up our game this week with a news-worthy event: Monday's flash mobs are going to be a sight to see! Hear all about it - what to do if you are in one of the four cities, and what you can do if you aren't. Join the flash mob or the Twitter mob on Monday, May 3rd -- go to chucktv.net for the latest details on how to participate. We also have our most gleeful time yet discussing the most gleefully fun episode of Chuck yet, Chuck vs. the Honeymooners, written by Rafe Judkins, Lauren Le...
May 02, 2010•1 hr 2 min
Did you want to go to Wonder-Con, but couldn't make it? Experience it here! We have a massive 90 minute report from Mel about her trip, including a whole hour of footage from the press room and Chuck panel. What did Zac say that made Adam blush? How does Joshua Gomez feel when a fan recognizes him on the street? What is Chris Fedak thinking when he writes a finale? How does Zac feel about spoilers? And what run-on joke might get Zac, Joshua, and Adam in trouble when Yvonne finds out about it? Ch...
Apr 10, 2010•1 hr 30 min
Everyone got what they wanted! Casey is reinstated, Morgan is a spy, Shaw is gone, and Chuck and Sarah have finally professed their love. How could that all have happened in one episode? Only at the hands of the best! Writer Chris Fedak, director Peter Lauer, editor Matt Barber, and a cast in full form all worked together to give us one of the best Chuck episodes yet. In this podcast we discuss the ratings and renewal campaign efforts, important changes to our iTunes feed, and most importantly, ...
Apr 09, 2010•43 min
Talk about a freakish bubble of awesomeness! In a very relaxed and informative interview, Chuck writer / executive producer Matt Miller tells us all about his path to Chuck, and some great behind the scenes perspective. What was the most challenging scene in "Chuck vs. the American Hero" and why? Why are "bottle episodes" often the best? How did he go from waiter to TV show creator when he was only in his twenties? And which Chuck writer was his roommate in the late 1990's? Don't forget our "Chu...
Apr 02, 2010•30 min
You've been asking for it, and it's finally here -- our renewal campaign for Chuck season 4! Take out classified ads promoting Chuck, in print or online, and you could win! Listen to the podcast and go to ChuckTV.net for the latest details on the campaign. We also discuss many other news items, and an excellent episode of Chuck: Chuck vs. the American Hero, written by Matt Miller , and directed by Jeremiah Chechik . Speaking of Matt Miller -- our next podcast, due later today, features an exclus...
Apr 02, 2010•51 min
